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Can you make a video your wallpaper on iPhone SE?
How do you make a video your wallpaper on iPhone?

I am not able to have a live wallpaper on the newest iPhone SE (2020 release).

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on May 29, 2020 2:08 AM

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May 30, 2020 9:34 AM in response to coffeetoez

Hello coffeetoez,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

I understand from your question that you want to set a Live Photo as your wallpaper. I can certainly help you with this!

This article will be a good resource for you. It will walk you through the necessary steps to resolve the issue.

Change the wallpaper on iPhone

Set a Live Photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen

When you set a Live Photo as wallpaper, touch and hold the Lock screen to play the Live Photo—on all iPhone models except iPhone SE (1st generation).

Go to Settings
> Wallpaper > Choose a New Wallpaper.

Do one of the following:

Tap Live, then choose a Live Photo.

Tap your Live Photos album, then choose a Live Photo (you may need to wait for it to download).

Tap Set, then choose Set Lock Screen or Set Both.

I hope this is able to resolve your issue. If you have any more questions or this does not resolve your issue, please reach back out on the thread!

Cheers.

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May 30, 2020 9:34 AM in response to coffeetoez

Hello coffeetoez,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

I understand from your question that you want to set a Live Photo as your wallpaper. I can certainly help you with this!

This article will be a good resource for you. It will walk you through the necessary steps to resolve the issue.

Change the wallpaper on iPhone

Set a Live Photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen

When you set a Live Photo as wallpaper, touch and hold the Lock screen to play the Live Photo—on all iPhone models except iPhone SE (1st generation).

Go to Settings
> Wallpaper > Choose a New Wallpaper.

Do one of the following:

Tap Live, then choose a Live Photo.

Tap your Live Photos album, then choose a Live Photo (you may need to wait for it to download).

Tap Set, then choose Set Lock Screen or Set Both.

I hope this is able to resolve your issue. If you have any more questions or this does not resolve your issue, please reach back out on the thread!

Cheers.

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